District Overview
Calumet City School District 155 is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 540 Superior Avenue in Calumet City, Illinois. Situated within a large suburban community in the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area, the district plays a foundational role in the region's public education system by serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating across three elementary and middle school facilities, District 155 currently serves a vibrant student body of 966 children. The district's population reflects a culturally diverse community, composed predominantly of Black and Hispanic students alongside multi-racial and other diverse student groups, fostering an inclusive educational environment tailored to early childhood and middle-grades growth.

To ensure comprehensive academic and developmental support for its student body, Calumet City School District 155 maintains a well-resourced professional workforce, as documented in the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset. The district employs 140 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 17 instructional aides and over 116 dedicated support staff members, bringing total district staffing to more than 273 full-time equivalent positions. This strong staffing context yields a remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 7 to 1, enabling educators to deliver personalized instruction and tailored academic interventions. Families, students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and community initiatives can explore additional information at www.calumetcity155.org or contact the administrative offices directly at (708) 868-7926.
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Total Schools
966
Total Students
140.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calumet City SD 155
Demographic Student Count
White11
Hispanic371
Black548
Two or More31
American Indian5
  • Black
    548 (56.7%)
  • Hispanic
    371 (38.4%)
  • Two or More
    31 (3.2%)
  • White
    11 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Calumet City SD 155
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High0
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:966*
Teachers (FTE):140.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in Calumet City SD 155
Found 3 Schools